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Mackerel vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mackerel and sherbet?

  • Mackerel is richer than sherbet in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and choline.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 495% more.
  • The amount of sodium in sherbet is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Sherbet, orange types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +441.7%
Contains more IronIron +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +257.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +535%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4793.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1682.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9130.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +1219.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1581.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1155%
Contains more OtherOther +3250%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +53.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1469.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7662.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Sherbet
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Sherbet DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.13µg 495%
Sodium 4450mg 46mg 191%
Selenium 73.4µg 1.5µg 131%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.08g 41%
Fats 25.1g 2g 36%
Protein 18.5g 1.1g 35%
Cholesterol 95mg 1mg 31%
Phosphorus 254mg 40mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.023mg 30%
Saturated fat 7.148g 1.16g 27%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.063mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.53g 19%
Choline 101.6mg 7.7mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.01mg 16%
Iron 1.4mg 0.14mg 16%
Magnesium 60mg 8mg 12%
Potassium 520mg 96mg 12%
Carbs 0g 30.4g 10%
Calories 305kcal 144kcal 8%
Copper 0.1mg 0.028mg 8%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.097mg 7%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.48mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 4%
Vitamin A 47µg 12µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Folate 15µg 4µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.027mg 1%
Calcium 66mg 54mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 24.32g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Sherbet
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
172%
Mackerel
6%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 4404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.988g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sherbet
Sherbet is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.